The United States Agency for International Development’s Regional Development Mission for Asia (USAID/RDMA) is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. organizations to provide services and support to the disability sector in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (USAID Okardt).

The goal of the Disability Sector Support Activity in Lao PDR (USAID Okardt) is to improve and sustain the independence and functional ability of persons with disabilities, regardless of factors such as age, sex, gender expression, ethnic origin, or indigenous status, and their households in Lao PDR.

Key Components

The Activity will target the following three key components:

Health: Increased utilization of health services for targeted persons with disabilities and their households.

Livelihoods: Increased number of persons with disabilities is economically self-sufficient.

Empowerment: Improved effectiveness of systems and the enabling environment to ensure sustainability of the health and livelihoods components.

Funding Information

USAID intends to provide $15 million in total USAID funding over a five year period.

Eligibility Criteria

U.S. and Non-U.S. organizations may participate under this NFO. Competition is unrestricted. Faith-based and community organizations are also eligible to apply.